Why Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ mattered
As the final curtain falls on “The Late Show,” a brief history of the evolution of the late-night tradition and Stephen Colbert’s satire.
Culture
News
Researchers spot humpback whales off Australia and Brazil — longest lifetime journey on record
Researchers have observed two humpback whales swimming between Australia and Brazil. It’s the longest travel distance humans have ever recorded for the species.
Science
How Meta wants to profile 13-year-olds on Insta, Facebook
Instagram and Facebook have a problem with underage users — there’s too many of them. Parent company, Meta, aims to root out under-13s with an age-profiling AI. This plays into a debate about a teenage social media ban.
Environment
EU is failing to cut pesticide use
With binding cut targets scrapped, the European Union’s pledge to halve pesticide use is stalling — even as controversial chemicals like glyphosate remain on sale across the bloc.
Sports
Enhanced Games: Pushing human potential, or lethal circus?
Investors like Peter Thiel and Donald Trump Jr. see the Enhanced Games as proof of how far human limits can stretch. For doping experts, the danger is clear and grave. DW explains the latest controversial sporting event.
NRS-Import
Pioneer of pop music: Cher turns 80
Cher has had countless hits and sparked more than a few controversies — while always doing things her own way. At 80, she remains as iconic as ever.
Germany
Germany beefs up civil defense
Germany’s government wants to spend €10 billion to better protect its population in case of emergencies. The backlog is huge.
Science
Hearing aids may cut noise by reading brain signals
In a crowded room, it can be impossible for hearing aid users to focus on what they want or need to hear. Research into auditory neurotechnology may enhance sounds and voices and reduce noise in real-time.
Business
How China became Russia’s economic lifeline
Hot on the heels of Donald Trump’s visit, Russian President Vladimir Putin travels to Beijing for talks with Xi Jinping. DW explores how China’s trade and financial support is helping keep Russia’s economy afloat.
News
Germany news: 2030 climate goals in danger, experts warn
Headlines in Germany this Monday include higher than planned CO2 emissions, plans to ramp up civil defense measures, and Chancellor Merz meeting euroskeptic Bulgarian Premier Rumen Radev.